Blackhawks vs Bruins Prediction 10/9/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Blackhawks vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 9th at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are 0-1-0 this year after they lost to Florida by a score of 3-2 in their first game. Chicago led 1-0 in the first period and they were tied at two in the third, but they allowed the winning goal about halfway through the third for the loss. The Blackhawks were out shot by a total of 37-19, won 41.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Chicago also recorded 27 hits and 16 blocked shots in the loss. The Blackhawks got goals from Nazar and Teravainen, while Del Mastro led the way with six hits in the game. Spencer Knight got the nod in goal and he stopped 34 out of 37 shots, which was a .919 save percentage. 

The Blackhawks were 25-46-11 last season and they finished with 61 points, which was dead last in the Central Division and second to last in the Western Conference. Chicago was never really competitive last season and started the year by losing 19 of their first 27 games. The Blackhawks opened the season in 2024 with a 5-2 loss against Utah on the road. Last year, Chicago scored 224 goals, which was 26th in the NHL, while they allowed 292 goals against, which was ranked 31st. 

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins are 1-0-0 this season after they defeated Washington by a score of 3-1 on Wednesday night. Boston led 1-0 in the third period, but they blew the lead, before scoring the last two goals to get the victory. The Bruins were out shot by a total of 36-21, went 1-2 on the power play and won 50% of the face-offs. Boston also recorded 34 hits and 23 blocked shots in the game. The Bruins got goals from Geekie, Lindholm, and Pastrnak, while McAvoy led the team with seven hits in the win. Jeremy Swayman started in goal and he stopped 35 out of 36 shots, which was a .972 save percentage. 

The Bruins were 33-39-10 last year and they finished with 76 points, which was last in the Atlantic Division and tied for last in the Eastern Conference. Boston struggled for most of the season and really never got going in a positive direction. The Bruins lost seven of their first eleven games in 2024, including a 6-4 loss to Florida to open the season. Boston was even worse to close out the year, as they lost 13 of their last 16 games to limp to the finish line. Last season, the Bruins scored 222 goals, which was ranked 27th in the NHL, while they allowed 271 goals against, which was ranked 26th. 

Why the Boston Bruins will win

The Bruins have won each of their last nine home openers as favorites.
The Blackhawks have lost 27 of their last 33 road games.
The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last four home openers as favorites.
The Bruins have won the third period in each of their last four games against the Blackhawks when leading after the second period.

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

The Bruins have lost each of their last three games as home favorites.
The Blackhawks have won each of their last three games as underdogs following a road loss.
The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as home favorites following a road win.
The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
The Bruins have lost the third period in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

Seven of the Bruins’ last eight games as home favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Five of the Blackhawks’ last six night games at TD Garden have gone OVER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Blackhawks’ last five road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Bruins’ last six games at TD Garden.

Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts

Morgan Geekie has scored a goal in each of the Bruins’ last six night games.
David Pastrnak has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last 11 games.
David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last seven night games.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

Frank Nazar has scored a goal in each of the Blackhawks’ last four games as underdogs.
Tyler Bertuzzi has recorded at least one point in each of the Blackhawks’ last six games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
Matt Grzelcyk has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances with his team as a road underdog against Atlantic Division opponents.

Blackhawks vs Bruins Prediction 

Boston was able to get a very nice win to start the season on Wednesday and they will be at home, but they will be on a back to back here. The Bruins were able to slow down a high-powered Washington attack last night, but it is early in the season for a back to back and we could see some sluggish play. Chicago was dominated in their first game in the shots department, but they only lost 3-2 against Florida. I still don’t believe in this Chicago defense, but with Boston playing last night, I think we will see a slower paced game. Take the under here.